Top Elder Law Lawyers Near Me in Knoxville Area

Ms. Richardson is an attorney whose practice focuses on living trusts, estate planning, estate administration, and transactional matters. She helps design and implement estate plans for individuals and families to meet their specific planning goals, taking into consideration each family’s unique circumstances and ultimate plan of asset distribution. She graduated from Middle Tennessee State University with a degree in Business and obtained her Juris Doctorate degree from Shepard Broad School of Law at Nova Southeastern University in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.. Janice is licensed to practice law in Tennessee and Florida. Ms. Richardson is a member of the Tennessee Bar Association, The Florida Bar Association, The Knoxville Bar Association and East Tennessee Women’s Lawyers Association.

Legal Aid Attorney practicing in Elder Law and Benefits Law (Social Security, Food Stamps, Unemployment, Tenncare).

James is a Christian Lawyer, specializing in Elder Law, Wills, Trusts, Estates and Probate matters.. He is a graduate from Lincoln Memorial University's Duncan School of Law in Knoxville, Tennessee, graduating cum laude. While in law school, James served simultaneously as Associate Editor for the Law Review and Vice President of the Moot Court Board. He also served as a faculty research assistant.. J Law is a published author, with a chapter in Perspectives on Capital Punishment in America: edited by Charles E. MacLean, found here. His chapter is on how prospective jurors' First Amendments Rights to Freedom of Religious Expression are violated when prosecutors strike them from the jury pool because of their religious opposition to the death penalty.  Mr. Lawrence holds a Master of Divinity from Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Kentucky. He also lived and studied overseas at St. John's College of Durham University in Durham, England, where he studied Moral Philosophy, Systematic Theology, and Islamic Studies.James is an active member of the West Park Baptist Church in Knoxville, Tennessee, where he currently plays french horn as part of the music ministry of his church and has served as a Sunday School Teacher and Deacon. James' wife, Lara is a professional piano player and they have six children, ranging in age from fifteen to twenty-seven.

Felicia came to Owings, Wilson & Coleman in 2015 with a wealth of legal background and experience. Felicia began her legal career as Assistant City Attorney for the City of Memphis. She enjoyed the challenges that came with being part of a large municipal legal team. She both defended the city and advised the multiple departments and boards for the city. She advised the Emergency Management Agency worked with Finance, Pension, Engineering, and Alcohol Commissions, as well as Public Works, Police, and Fire Departments. Felicia was also instrumental in the establishment and implementation of a new tax collection system for the City of Memphis.After being blessed with a set of twins Felicia came back to her roots here in Knoxville. She opened a creditor’s bankruptcy office here in Knoxville then worked with Bond, Botes & Lawson on the debtor bankruptcy side of the law. Upon a drastic redrafting of the bankruptcy law Felicia spent several years doing Real Estate Law. Although successful, her passion lay elsewhere.Her heart had always been drawn to seniors and the special issues they face, and with the burgeoning population of baby boomers she saw a legal need for service in that age group. So, in 2010 she began to focus entirely on elder law. As that was an emerging service area with our clientele Felicia was a natural fit.. Since Felicia has been with our firm, she has truly found her place. She concentrates her practice in probate matters, estate planning, elder law, conservatorships and business transitions. Felicia is proud to be a partner in a law firm with an excellent reputation that works tirelessly to be of benefit to the Knoxville community.

Dustin S. Crouse, Esq. is the managing attorney for Knoxville Elder Law. He practice concentrates on the areas of elder law, special needs planning, estate planning, probate, and conservatorships.

Attorney Glen A. Kyle is certified by the National Elder Law Foundation as a Certified Elder Law Attorney and by the State of Tennessee as an Elder Law Specialist. He is the owner of Franklin & Kyle Elder Law, LLC. Glen focuses his practice in the areas of elder care, elder law, estate planning, and Medicaid/Medicare advocacy.

Amelia Crotwell is a Certified Elder Law Attorney.  This means she specializes in helping folks 55 and older or persons with disabilities with their legal, financial and health care needs. Her specialization is earned through the National Elder Law Foundation and the Tennessee Commission on Legal Education and Specialization.. Amelia started Elder Law of East Tennessee to serve families from Chattanooga  to Johnson City.  Amelia is dedicated to helping people find ways to pay for care, including Medicaid and Veteran's benefits, and to preserving family assets.  She has social workers on staff to aid families in dealing with the challenges of long term care, chronic illness, and to help seniors age in place safely and independently.. Elder Law of East Tennessee provides client-centered legal planning, public benefits planning, and care guidance and coordination through Life Care Planning.  This is an individually tailored service delivered with compasssion and caring.  Amelia is affiliated with the Life Care Planning Law Firm's Association, the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, and served as the chairperson for the Tennessee Bar Association Elder Law Section.  She graduated from the University of Tennessee College of Law with highest honors.

Experienced Elder Law attorney serving clients in Knoxville and surrounding areas.

Experienced Elder Law attorney serving clients in Knoxville and surrounding areas.